Behavior Assistant

Milford Public Schools; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Milford Public Schools is hiring two Behavior Assistants for Memorial Elementary School in Milford, Massachusetts. The team will support students with disabilities and implement behavior plans under supervision of the Lead Teacher and Special Education staff.

Hours follow the 2026-2027 school year schedule (8:35–3:05). Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred) and related experience; CPI restraint training and behavior management training are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies is preferred.
• CPI restraint training preferred; willingness to train others.

Responsibilities

• Provide/support direct educational services to students.
• Work with students with disabilities and collaborate with classroom teams.
• Maintain daily logs and organize student notebooks/materials.
• Support generalization and maintenance of skills per IEP goals.
• Review progress on IEP goals and participate in meetings/trainings.
• Assist with ADL/self-care and hygiene tasks as identified by IEP/care plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Teacher or Administrator.

Skills

Special Education experience

Disability experience

Behavior management

CPI restraint training

Willing to train

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Behavior Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924718

Application Deadline: Sep 20, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 30, 2026

Job Description

Position: Behavior Assistant (2 positions)

Location: Memorial Elementary School

Schedule: 2026-2027 School Year – Hours 8:35 – 3:05

Salary: Per Contract $19.67 - $25.67/hour based on experience & certification

To Start: September 2026

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Knowledge and experience of the following are preferred:
• Previous Special Education experience
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Behavior management training
• CPI restraint training preferred
• Willing and able to train

Duties:

• Provide/support direct educational services
• Work with students with disabilities
• Work collaboratively with others in classroom (sub-separate and/or inclusion)
• Create opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
• Completion of daily log as necessary
• Maintain student notebook in neat and orderly manner
• Maintain student specific materials, reinforcers
• Participate in program meetings/trainings
• Review progress on IEP goals
• Support students in ADL (self-care & hygiene, toileting and other needs identified by the student's IEP and/or care plan).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Teacher and/or Administrator

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Welcome to Memorial Elementary School

Memorial School values the individual learner while fostering respect and cooperation within a safe and diverse environment. We encourage a collaborative partnership with staff, students, parents and community to support our students in their personal, academic and social growth. A Core Value is a central belief deeply understood and shared by every member of the organization. Core values guide the action of everyone in the organization; they focus its energy and are the anchor point for all its plans. It is the goal of Memorial Elementary School to make sure that: All students will demonstrate good Social Skills by: Being courteous and respectful of the rights and property of others; Being responsible for one’s own actions and behaviors; Accepting and valuing differences. All students will strive to become Active Learners by: Mastering learning skills and basic subject matter; Being challenged to strive for personal and academic excellence; Understanding that learning requires commitment and effort; Being capable of critical thinking and problem solving; Demonstrating an interest in learning. All students will develop Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence by: Exhibiting a healthy self-image; Cultivating good friendship skills; Learning basic decision-making skills; Thinking and acting independently despite peer influences; Taking risks. All students will see themselves as productive Family and Community Members by: Understanding responsibility at home, in school and within the community; Acting respectfully and responsibly toward their environment; Taking pride in their role as a family member and student; Showing compassion and kindness towards others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Milford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Burns , Principal
• 12 Walnut Street
• Milford, Massachusetts 01757
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]